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William Rees 1809–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1809

Birth Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Death Date: 19 Jan 1894

Death Location: Gelli Farm, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Father: William Rees

Mother: Mary Evans

Spouse(s): Ann Davies, Mary Smith

Children(s): Ada Rees, Mary Rees, William Rees, John Rees

The story of William Rees began in 1809 in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales. In 1871, William Rees resided in Berwick, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales. In 1881, William Rees resided in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales. William Rees married Ann Davies, Mary Anne Smith, Miss Phillips, and had children including Ada Mary Rees, John Smith Rees, Mary Rachel Rees, William John Rees. William Rees passed away in 1894 in Gelli Farm, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of William Rees began in 1809 in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
  • In 1871, William Rees resided in Berwick, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
  • In 1881, William Rees resided in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
  • William Rees married Ann Davies, Mary Anne Smith, Miss Phillips, and had children including Ada Mary Rees, John Smith Rees, Mary Rachel Rees, William John Rees.
  • William Rees passed away in 1894 in Gelli Farm, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Rees's Ancestors

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William Rees
1809–1894
Birth Place: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Parents
William Rees
1775–1858
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Mary Evans
1780–1832
Alltycadno, Llangendeirne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Grandparents
John Rees
1749–1809
Anne Evans
1747–1815
William Evans
1737–1794
Llannon, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Jane ((Evans)) Morris
1753–1829
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Morgan Evan
1710–1753
Jane Thomas
1712–1791
Morgan Evans
1710–1753
Jane Thomas
1712–1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Evans
1644–1710
Anne Oliver
1665–1729
David Evans
1664–1710
Anne Oliver
1665–1729
William Thomas
1668–1756
Mary (Thomas)
–1750

William Rees's Descendants

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William Rees (11 Jul 1809–19 Jan 1894) m. Ann Davies (Abt. 1806–27 Apr 1835) m. Mary (Anne) Smith (03 Apr 1827–09 Aug 1906)
  1. 1. Ada (Mary) Rees 1863–1913
  2. 2. Mary (Rachel) Rees 1834–1836
  3. 3. William (John) Rees 1865–1947
  4. 4. John (Smith) Rees 1867–1960

William Rees's Timeline

5 Records

1809
11 Jul 1809
Birth of William Rees in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1871
1871
Age 62
William Rees resided here in Berwick, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Berwick, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1881
1881
Age 72
William Rees resided here in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1891
1891
Age 82
William Rees resided here in Berwick, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Berwick, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1894
19 Jan 1894
Age 85
Death of William Rees in Gelli Farm, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Gelli Farm, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1809
    Event Place: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Berwick, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1871 Wales Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5464; Folio: 130; Page: 9; GSU roll: 850838

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5371; Folio: 94; Page: 24; GSU roll: 1342295

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Berwick, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1891 Wales Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4492; Folio: 85; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6099602

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Llanelli St Elli
    Record Source: Carmarthenshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1560-1994, Archives Wales; Wales; Carmarthenshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: Cpr6518

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1894
    Event Place: Gelli Farm, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales

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